Micro Action Jets - A Collector's Guide

The "Micro Action Air Base" play set looks like a small book when closed. The play set itself is made of thin plastic and is held closed with a velcro fastener. Funrise made several other play sets in this same format (including a “Micro Action Helicopter Base”). While these different sets utilized the same pieces, the deco on the inside was changed. Front of closed play set (the back is plain white) Spine of closed play set Top of closed play set (same decal used on bottom) Opening and unfolding the play set reveals the air base... The large red plastic parking ramp can be removed and is marked "(C) FUNRISE 1988 MADE IN CHINA" on the underside (the ramp also came in blue with this play set). There were several small plastic pieces included in the play set: 1 pair of gas pumps 1 ramp/bridge 1 stop light 2 traffic cones 1 building with a door marked "NO ENTRY" 2 fence pieces (my example is missing 1)...

The single-axle jets were sold in a variety of ways including 2-packs, 4-packs, 5-packs and a 12-pack in a reusable carry case. Two jets were featured in some of the "Micro Action Cars, Trucks and Planes" sets (along with two road signs and three human figures). In addition, two jets were included with one version of the "Micro Action Jet Aircraft Carrier" and four jets with another version, and one jet was included with the "Micro Action Air Base." Below are some packaging examples. "Micro Jet Magnifiers" 2-pack (dated 1988), front and back: "Micro Action Jet Planes Collector Series I" 2-pack (dated 1989), front and back: "Micro Action Jet Planes Collector Series II" 2-packs (dated 1989), 2 fronts and 1 back: "Micro Action Jet Planes Collector Series II" 5-pack (dated 1989), front and back: Double-axle jets, the so-called "super jets," were available in 4-packs. The card and plastic b...

The "Micro Action Space Shuttle Launch Set" contained 6 pieces: - NASA Shuttle Orbiter Vehicle - External Tank and Solid Rocket Boosters (all one piece) - Launchpad/Crawler - Truck - Tank Trailer - Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft The back of the package was designed to be a small "playmat" for use with the vehicles. The shuttle orbiter has opening cargo bay doors and can be pegged onto either the tank/booster assembly or onto the back of the Boeing 747. The orbiter/tank/booster combination can also be plugged into the launchpad/crawler for launch. The shuttle orbiter has no wheels and is marked "(C) 1989 MADE IN CHINA" on the underside. The left wing is marked USA while the right wing is marked NASA. The Boeing 747 has the double-axle wheel assembly and is marked "(C) 1989 DELES MADE IN CHINA." The left wing is marked USA and the tail is marked NASA. The tank/booster assembly has no manufacturer/...

Name (as shown on packaging): Tupolev TU-22 Blinder Bomber Color Scheme: gray Left Wing: red star Right Wing: red star Tail: HL 096 Date Stamp: 1989 NOTE: This is one of the double axle "bombers and cargo planes" jets with "DELES" markings instead of "FUNRISE."

Name (as shown on packaging): Antonov AN-124 Condor Color Scheme: gray Left Wing: red star Right Wing: red star Tail: U011 CCCP Date Stamp: 1989 NOTE: This is one of the double axle "bombers and cargo planes" jets with "DELES" markings instead of "FUNRISE."

Name (as shown on packaging): Lockheed C-141 Starlifter Color Scheme: light gray with dark gray camouflage spots Left Wing: star and stripes Right Wing: USAF Nose: 069, star and stripes Date Stamp: 1989 NOTE: This is one of the double axle "bombers and cargo planes" jets with "DELES" markings instead of "FUNRISE."